Race starts in F1 2026 are expected to be far more tricky and inconsistent, a potential safety

Esteban Ocon has highlighted some of the headaches the new generation of cars has created when it comes to race starts. Race starts became a central talking point during the Bahrain tests, with several cars caught on camera taking a long time before releasing the clutch and getting away.

F1 has new power units in play this year

Energy saving will be a major focus of F1 in 2026, and while the challenge for drivers will be different, it could deliver drama in other ways.

The FIA is trialing in Bahrain a new F1 start procedure – a subtle but potentially crucial tweak ahead of the sport’s new-generation era.

The outcome of this week’s F1 Commission meeting over start procedures could prove crucial in how 2026 season unfolds

Concerns are mounting ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

The new power unit regulations mean the MGU-H is no longer

The arrival of Formula 1’s turbo-hybrid power units in 2014 did more than change the sound of the grid. It rewired the competitive logic of the sport, rewarding teams that could master complex energy systems, fuel limits, and packaging tricks while ...